Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020
854. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the carer’s allowance of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13481/20]
View answerCarer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 14 October 2019.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that although a certain level of care was being provided the level involved did not amount to full-time care.
The person concerned was notified on 31 October 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of her application. Following this review the decision remained unchanged.
The person concerned was notified on 10 June 2020 of the outcome of the review, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
